Kobe Bryant 2k21 cover: Why Lakers legend deserves to be on the new NBA 2k cover

Tanishk Thilakan | 01/07/2020
Kobe Bryant 2k21 cover

Kobe Bryant is rumored to be on the NBA 2k21 cover and here we talk about why the world deserves a Kobe Bryant 2k21 cover.

Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash earlier this year which left the entire NBA fraternity in a state of shock. The Lakers’ icon transcended the sport and was one of the greatest players to ever play the game. Thus, it seems a fitting tribute to feature the Lakers’ star as one of the cover athletes on this year’s edition of the game.

Kobe Bryant on the 2k21 cover?

NBA recently announced that this year’s edition of the game will feature three cover stars. Blazers’ star Damian Lillard was announced as the first cover star for the 2k21 game and fans have been clamoring for the icon to be one of the cover athletes for this year’s edition.

Read more: Damian Lillard announced as 1st cover star of NBA 2k21

Kobe Bryant led the Los Angeles Lakers to five NBA titles in his 20-year career. Kobe was one of the toughest competitors in the history of basketball. His work ethic, passion and love for the game made him one of the greatest players of all-time. He led the Lakers to a famous three-peat at the turn of the century. He won his final NBA title in 2010 when the Lakers defeated the Celtics.

What were Kobe Bryant’s biggest accolades in the NBA?

Kobe was one of the greatest scorers in the league. His ball dominance always created a polarizing opinion amongst his critics. Kobe had a glittering career filled with several accolades.He won five NBA championships with the Lakers. He was a  18-time All-star, 15-time member of the All-NBA team and a 12-time member of the All-Defensive Team. The “Black Mamba” was a  2008 league MVP and two-time NBA finals MVP winner. , he led the NBA in scoring during two seasons, ranks fourth on the league’s all-time regular scoring season and all-time postseason scoring lists.

Kobe’s passion for the game drove him to insane levels and was widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time. One final appearance as the cover star would be a fitting tribute to the icon.

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